NewTexasRN

NewTexasRN

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  1. Discouraged new RN

    NewTexasRN replied to NuevaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Contrary to the popular belief. I got the stupid advice to do "one year of med/surg first." When I really wanted to do icu. By the time I got into the ICU, it was harder for me. I had a so many bad...

  2. One year till FNP: 12 years business owner as chiropractor

    NewTexasRN replied to tcinil's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was reading someone's post earlier this week about how they had over 20 years of experience in the ER and ICU and it didn't make a world of difference when they became a NP. The person said that for...

  3. Just let go from job and can't focus on boards!

    NewTexasRN replied to reddgirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Mama, so why are you upset that they let you go? It's quite obvious they didn't want you to succeed in the first place. They are JEALOUS of you! Of course they are going to let you go when you are...

  4. UTA (Arlington, TX)

    NewTexasRN replied to radoncnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sadly, I don't want to tarnish anyone's reputation, but it's true about UTA Rn to Bsn online program. I'm in it right now and sometimes I get so frustrated. I never get a chance to speak with my...

  5. Need Some Advice...Which Job To Take?

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello everyone. I have to make a decision within the next few days about two job offers. First, let me say that I am very thankful to be able to land a job! So let me get to it. I'm currently in...

  6. Need Some Advice...Which Job To Take?

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Nursing Career

    No I did not ask, but I assumed that it was just temporary since they already have someone. But you never

  7. Need Some Advice...Which Job To Take?

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm basically filling in for another nurse on

  8. AANP Certfication Exam ( I failed it)

    NewTexasRN replied to ERandAestheticFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's right. God has a plan. Pick yourself up. Dust yourself off. Don't stay down too long. Get back on the horse. Learn from your mistakes and get

  9. Lifestyle/ what to expect

    NewTexasRN replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, you are truly truly truly an interesting person. You had me laughing, I mean roaring with laughter! That is

  10. Lifestyle/ what to expect

    NewTexasRN replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's an interesting

  11. Nightmare travel experiences?

    NewTexasRN replied to aboucherrn's topic in Travel

    I promised I wouldn't talk about this anymore, but I had a bad experience too. On my second night I had 12 post op patients. The experience was truly terrible. I was just so happy when the whole...

  12. Dangerous patient ratios

    NewTexasRN replied to LoriPRN's topic in Travel

    Agreed!

  13. Nurse to Patient ratio

    NewTexasRN replied to pinoysn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I don't know what you are talking about. I accepted a position on a ortho unit and sometimes we were up to 1:10 ration. Talk about

  14. Just said "yes" to a travel job and a prestigious hospital wants to hire me

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just told a travel agency yes to a travel assignment and a great hospital called me for a job position. It's great, but I am conflicted. I mean we are talking about great opportunity here! What...

  15. Just Thinking About Leaving Nursing...

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Nursing Career

    brandy1017, I did a phone interview with manager prior to taking the job. I specially asked her what the ratio was and she said 1:7. So can you imagine how much anger I felt after the first week? She...

  16. Torn to pieces - Pls help?

    NewTexasRN replied to fedupfinally's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yea, I agree with the first response. Maybe its time to get out of there. Start applying to other places. For some reason, they have it out for you. Will pray for you. Hold your head up. Don't sweat...

  17. Is This Normal To Be Paying All This Money?

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in Travel

    Ok, so I recently signed up with agency and ever since I signed up with them its has been nothing but stress! So, I've spend all this money to relocate. They said they would give me $300 for...

  18. hard time dealing with the nurse who is orienting me

    NewTexasRN replied to clgannon's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar experience a few weeks ago. I would encourage you to speak to the manager. It really does help. This is your job. No one has a right to do this to

  19. Is This Normal To Be Paying All This Money?

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Travel

    They said the agency doesn't normally pay for this kind of stuff. I think what really bothered me was their attitude. They were just like why didn't you do this and that? I was scratching my head...

  20. Is This Normal To Be Paying All This Money?

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Travel

    Yes. I can see what you mean when you walked away. Had I known all this ahead of time, I NEVER would have opted to do travel nursing. I think it's great, but I have too much going on at the

  21. Should I Quit Now?

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    First, let me say that my respect for you ICU nurses have grown! It sounds kind of strange to start of a thread like that but after being on orientation for 4 weeks it's been overwhelming and awesome...

  22. Just said "yes" to a travel job and a prestigious hospital wants to hire me

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    It means a lot of things. It means John Hopkins, Columbia, NYU, UCLA etc. Level one trauma center. Higher education will be paid for i.e. BSN, Masters and beyond. Magnet status, unionized, great...

  23. Are nurses really high in demand?

    NewTexasRN replied to guevarrar's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your question I would say yes and no. It depends on the location. If all the nurses with a license should start practicing again, there would never a be shortage. It's been said many times,...

  24. I'm tired of working 4 X 12's

    NewTexasRN replied to stevethenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Take it from a burnt out nurse: it will catch up with you. Slow it down. The job is not worth your health. You probably spend the 3 days off resting an vegging out. Look out for yourself. Good

  25. Should I Quit Now?

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, the last 2 weeks of my life has been agonizing as far as my decision to leave or stay. In the end, I had a talk with the manager and I made the decision to leave. There were many variables...